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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +27 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$40 – $45 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).